The community is encouraged to donate new or gently used coats, hats, gloves and scarves for distribution to residents who need them most.

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce honored the following members and first responders at its annual awards dinner.

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The current Serenity Landing proposal, brought by developer NVR/Ryan Homes, includes a 183.68 acre mixed-use housing development.

Shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, deputies responded to the area of Green Garden and Princeton Street in Lockport Township regarding a vehicle that crashed into a fence, Will County Sheriff’s Office said.

S&T Too Pizza will host a grand opening Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate its new Shorewood location.

The City of Lockport is considering a new proposal for a real estate development in the Fairmont area, which is expected to receive some pushback from residents.

Eric Strasser has been in the Will County jail since April 17 on a charge of the first-degree murder of his wife, Rosy Strasser on May 1, 2024, in Lockport.

Lockport and Lemont competed in the WJOL boys basketball tournament championship at the University of St. Francis’s Pat Sullivan Center in Joliet on Saturday, Nov. 29.

The area in and around Lockport City and Hall and the White Oak Library District Lockport Branch became a winter wonderland during the Christmas in the Square event on Saturday, Nov. 29.

With a winter storm forecast for the Joliet area beginning early Saturday morning, here is a reminder of parking regulations that go into effect during major snowfalls

Will County communities are getting ready to welcome in the holiday season with these festivals, parades and tree lightings.

Area athletes competed in the Minooka Girls Wrestling Thanksgiving Throwdown competition at Minooka High School on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

A Marengo man is among five charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty in connection to a Woodstock-area rodeo, including men from Sleepy Hollow, Hampshire, Belvidere and a teen from Lockport, court records show.

The Rainbow Council serves youth and volunteers in Kankakee, Will, and Grundy counties. The store will operate with extended Saturday hours until it permanently closes on Dec. 15.

Della Travis served on the Lockport Township High School Board of Education from 2015-2019. She passed away Sunday at the age of 84.

Lockport and Joliet Central competed in a WJOL Thanksgiving Classic Boys Basketball game at the University of St. Francis’s Pat Sullivan Center in Joliet on Monday, Nov. 24.

Portillo’s Vice President of Restaurant Support Michael Portillo will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Plainfield location, which will include a check presentation to Bags of Hope, Portillo’s charity partner.

Citgo Innovation Academies are STEM-focused educational programs to build a K-12 pipeline of future innovators in communities near Citgo’s operational areas.

County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant hints that she will consider a veto, says lower levy creates unbalanced budget.

Since most homes in Lockport saw an increase in assessed value last year, the average homeowner will likely see some increase in taxes paid to the city, the city said.

"Pat was always very thoughtful and methodical, and he will be missed greatly by all of us," said Lockport Mayor Steven Streit about Alderman Patrick McDonald who died on Tuesday.

Partrick McDonald, 67, passed away on Tuesday night after an 18-month battle with cancer, the City of Lockport said.

A public hearing on the budget will be held during the City Council meeting on Wednesday Nov. 19, as well as the initial hearing on the property tax levy.

The federal office responsible for overseeing special education took a major hit last month in the mass layoffs to the U.S. Department of Education, leaving questions of how students with disabilities will be affected across the nation

Athletes from across Illinois competed in the IHSA Girls State Swimming Preliminaries at FMC Natatorium in Westmont on Friday, Nov. 14.

Lockport Township High School District 205 received a commendable rating on the state report card. “We’re pleased with the results, but there’s always work to do," said Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride.

7 Brew Coffee has opened in Joliet and Lockport, is building a second Joliet store, and plans to build in Plainfield.

A flag ceremony was held for Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at Stone City VFW Post 2199. A free community luncheon and health screening was also held at the post. The post has been under the new leadership of U.S. Army veteran Jose Guzman since last June.

The Joliet Police Department is partnering with the The Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center for its annual holiday food drive: Patrol for Hunger! Food pantries are reporting higher demand.

Lockport and Oak Park-River Forest competed in a 4A Supersectional girls volleyball game at Hinsdale Central on Monday, Nov. 10.

The food drive in Lockport was meant to provide short-term assistance to families impacted by the uncertainty with SNAP funding amid the historic government shutdown.

The mother and daughter were last seen on Oct. 28 in the 400 block of Francis Street, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

Lockport and Homewood-Floossmoor faced-off in a 8A varsity football playoff game at Lockport Township High School's East Campus on Saturday, Nov. 8.

In addition to the many food banks and food pantries throughout Will County, various agencies and organizations are holding their own food drives and distributions to help fight hunger.

Illinois lost an estimated 2,936 men in Vietnam – the sixth-highest toll among all states. Dozens were from local communities, and their sacrifices continue to resonate with family and friends

Joliet West and Lockport competed in a 4A Sectional Finals varsity volleyball game at Joliet West on Thursday, Nov. 6.

100 Women Who Care of Will County held its big check presentation on Oct. 29 for Team Nicholas, a group working to provide hospitalized children with gifts year round.

Lockport and Waubonsie Valley competed in a 4A sectional varsity volleyball game at Joliet West on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

A dog spa in Homer Glen is hosting a “Pictures with Santa” event to raise money for a ballistic vest for a K-9 with the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

Lockport Township offered a complimentary buffet breakfast to senior residents during its 18th annual Senior Breakfast program

There is no definitive time when the contingency funding for SNAP benefits will kick in, despite a court order to the Trump Administration on Friday.

Here are some of the places to donate food to help those in need and where to find food distribution programs in Will County. Lockport fire volunteers will be at Jewel on Sunday

Lockport and Plainfield North competed in the 4A L-W Central Regional girls varsity volleyball game at Lincoln-Way Central on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Search our table to see what designation your Will County school received on the 2025 school report card.

Ashley Tucker, 25, was reported missing on Oct. 14, 2018 and her body was found 12 days later in a yard in Lockport Township.

A 15-year-old girl was reported to have been last seen in the 6000 block of Winterhaven Drive, according to a statement from the Joliet Police Department.

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The Lockport Township High School District 205 board voted to extend Superintendent Dr. Robert McBride's contract for an extra year.